Victoria Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – George)
Photo credit: Enrico
Surf Break: Victoria Bay
| Name: | Victoria Bay |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Victoria Bay in George is an exposed reef and point break that has very consistent surf Works best in offshore winds from the north northwest. Surfable in an onshore breeze Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the south. A right hand reef break The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Victoria Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Victoria Bay surf quality by season and Victoria Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Victoria Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Victoria Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kaimansriver | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Herolds Bay | 11 mi |
| Third closest break | Groenvlei | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Gerickes Point | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Fish Boma | 23 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Victoria Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4142 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5356 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5404 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5649 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5724 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Victoria Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 575 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2799 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2824 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3128 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 3154 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Victoria Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 389 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 511 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 511 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 511 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 511 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Victoria Bay: |
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| Closest city location | George (South Africa) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Mossel Bay (South Africa) | 27 mi |
| Third closest city location | Knysna (South Africa) | 29 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Oudtshoorn (South Africa) | 35 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) | 47 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Victoria Bay is George Airport (GRJ) in South Africa, which is 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Victoria Bay is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 55 km (34 miles) away.
